{"id":57561,"date":"2019-12-12T06:59:49","date_gmt":"2019-12-12T06:59:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fita.in\/?p=57561"},"modified":"2023-10-09T12:56:40","modified_gmt":"2023-10-09T12:56:40","slug":"ielts-exam-preparation-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fita.in\/ielts-exam-preparation-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"IELTS Exam Preparation Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you looking for an aspiring career or education in an English-speaking country? Cracking IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is the first step before applying for your job or higher studies abroad. Preparation of IELTS exam requires consistent academic reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills in the English language. IELTS is a must-possessed qualification to make your living in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada. How to prepare for IELTS exam? Let\u2019s take a brief outlook section-wise to help your preparation.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Two Types of IELTS<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The IELTS exam is of two types based on the purpose of people willing to migrate. The two divisions of the exam are,<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"liststyleOption\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IELTS Academic<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IELTS General Training<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Though they are divided into two categories, the major aim of the exam is to assess your skills in the English language. The syllabus remains the same for both exams with slight differences. Get the best IELTS preparation guide by enrolling yourself in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fita.in\/ielts-training\/\"><b>IELTS Online Coaching<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It can help you with starting up your preparation for a better future.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>IELTS Academic<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For applying to higher studies or professions in English-speaking countries, one must pass the IELTS Academic examination. The main objective of the exam is to check whether the candidate can manage to learn or get trained in English. In less than 3 hours, the exam would assess your English skills in writing, speaking, listening, and reading.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>IELTS General Training<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The general training of IELTS is for people who want to migrate for survival or education below a degree. The reasons can be a secondary school education, a training program, or job experience. The aim of this exam is to assess the candidates\u2019 survival skills in a broad workplace and social setting.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>IELTS Exam Pattern<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knowing the exam pattern and syllabus well before starting the preparation for any exam is the first step to success. It helps you to channel your hard work into the correct pattern to break the exam. Preparation of IELTS exam can be made interesting by joining the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fita.in\/ielts-coaching-chennai\/\"><b>IELTS Coaching in Chennai<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It might help you to plan your preparation strategy according to your strengths and weaknesses. The coaching will also be helpful as they give numerous IELTS training tips.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The exam takes place in four major sections &#8211; Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking. IELTS Examination is scored based on a band scale of 0-9 for each section. The results will be announced after 13 days from the day of the examination. Below is the standard IELTS exam pattern with exam durations, mark allotments, and contents.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<table width=\"50%\" cellspacing=\"0\">\r\n<thead>\r\n<tr><th class=\"leadership-management leadership-2\" width=\"100\">SECTION<\/th>\r\n<th class=\"leadership-management leadership-2\" width=\"190\">NO. OF QUESTIONS AND DURATION<\/th>\r\n<th class=\"leadership-management leadership-2\" width=\"200\">CONTENT<\/th>\r\n<th class=\"leadership-management leadership-2\" width=\"200\">ALLOTMENT OF MARKS<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"chart-tb\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/listening.jpg\" class=\"bg-img\"><\/td>\r\n<td class=\"automation\">\r\n<p>40 Questions from 4 Recordings<\/p>\r\n<p>30 Minutes with 10 Minutes for Transfer Time<\/p>\r\n<td class=\"automation\">\r\n<p>Four recorded monologues and conversations<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"automation\">\r\n<p>1 mark per question<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr class=\"leadership-management\">\r\n<td class=\"chart-tb\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/reading.jpg\" class=\"bg-img\"><\/td>\r\n<td class=\"automation\">\r\n<p>40 Questions<\/p>\r\n<p>60 Minutes<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"automation\">\r\n<p>Three passages which can be analytical, descriptive, factual, or discursive.<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"automation\">\r\n<p>1 mark per question<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"chart-tb\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/writing.jpg\" class=\"bg-img\"><\/td>\r\n<td class=\"automation\">\r\n<p>2 Questions<\/p>\r\n<p>60 Minutes<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"automation\">\r\n<p>Task I &#8211; A writing of a minimum of 150 words\r\n<p>Task II &#8211; An essay of a minimum of 250 words<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"automation\">\r\n<p>Both the tasks are evaluated independently. Task I carry less weight when compared to Task II.<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr class=\"leadership-management\">\r\n<td class=\"chart-tb\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/speaking.jpg\" class=\"bg-img\"><\/td>\r\n<td class=\"automation\">\r\n<p>3 Questions<\/p>\r\n<br>\r\n<p>11-14 Minutes<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"automation\">\r\n<p>Section I &#8211; Questions and Answers<\/p>\r\n<p>Section II &#8211; Speaking in detail on a preferred topic<\/p>\r\n<p>Section III &#8211; Structure Discussion<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"automation\">\r\n<p>_<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can take up the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fita.in\/spoken-english-classes\/\"><b>Spoken English Online Course<\/b><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to train yourself to speak more fluently in standard English. This might make your preparation of IELTS exam easier for you. Moreover, it can also help you with the listening section as you can better understand the Spoken English of the voices in the audio clips. A minimal IELTS preparation guide is provided here with learning strategies and tips.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>IELTS EXAM SYLLABUS AND STRATEGY\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Listening<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Listening section is always the first section in the IELTS examination. The section is further divided into four parts. Audio clips will be provided for all four parts of the exam. The IELTS syllabus of this section includes the following,\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"liststyleOption\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conversations based on social contexts.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monologues about social issues of everyday life.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conversation on education among 4 people.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A monologue on an academic subject.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All the four audios will run for a duration of 30 minutes and will be played only once during the examination. MCQs, short answers, note completion, and other similar questions will be asked from the audio clips. The questions will be asked in fill-in-the-blanks format or as multiple-choice questions. You have to note down the answers while listening to the audio notes. 10 minutes will be given at the end of this section to transfer your answers to the answer sheet.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Listening Strategy<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<ul class=\"liststyleOption\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always try to score more than 35 out of 40 in the listening section.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try to take up mock tests that are as hard as possible and complete them as fast as you could. This will help in the exam as the audios will be comparatively slower.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make a self-review of your practice sessions and focus on your weakness.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the maps section, note down North, East, West, and South with directions to help you while listening to the audio. Because the audios will have pointers like west of the lake or in the north compartment\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the MCQ section, the speaker will mention all three answers and you have to choose the most appropriate from the first.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enroll in the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fita.in\/spoken-english-classes-in-bangalore\/\"><b>Spoken English Classes in Bangalore<\/b><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">if you find trouble understanding the English in the audio clips. They\u2019ll train you the language effectively and build your confidence.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Listening Tips<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<ul class=\"liststyleOption\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skim all of the questions before listening to the audio clips.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practice with British and American English as few pronunciations differ at times.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Focus on finding the answers from the audio clips rather than trying to understand the entire audio.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Writing all your answers in capital letters is recommended.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mark the answers and make notes on the question paper, while listening to the audio.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proofread your answers for grammar and spelling errors before you submit the answer sheet.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Part 1 and Part 3 of this section involve multiple speakers and you can take up TV drama or shows to practice it.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Part 2 and Part 4 of the section have only one speaker lasting for 5-7 minutes. So, you can take up any short lecture videos of the same time length for practice.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Watch English movies, web series, and TV shows without subtitles.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Reading\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The reading module contains three parts of 40 questions, mostly MCQs with a time limit of 60 minutes. You have to read the given passages and answer the questions. It is all about concentration and speed in this section. The question format includes,\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"liststyleOption\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Multiple choice questions<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">True\/False\/Not given<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Match the columns<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Match the headings<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fill in the blanks<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Identifying data, writer\u2019s attitude, completion of sentence or summary, and matching list or phrases are the few areas assessed in this section. The only difference in the module between the two types is, that the source for the passages is usually journals, newspapers, books, etc. for the IELTS Academic. On the other hand, the source for IELTS General is taken from company guidelines, brochures, advertisements, etc. Below are the IELTS training tips and strategies that might help you in the effective preparation for the exam.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Reading Strategy\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<ul class=\"liststyleOption\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You would not be given extra time to copy your answers at the end, so<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">write the answers straight on the answer sheet as soon as you spot the answer.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the matching section, you will be asked to find details in the form of reason, example, comparison, description, explanation, and summary.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main task is to understand the meaning without listening to each and every word.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IELTS would contain bombarded vocabulary, but don\u2019t pay attention to it, rather try understanding the overall meaning with the other words in the sentence and its context.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You dont have to answer the questions in the same order. You can first fill in the answers for easy questions and save your time for tricky questions in the last.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Reading Tips<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<ul class=\"liststyleOption\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skim and scan the passages as you dont have much time for reading line by line.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carefully go through the graphs, figures, or any images in the question and focus on minor details.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use capital letters for giving answers.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check your answers to be grammatically correct and to the point.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid skimming in the headings list though it takes more time.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Self-assess your practice sessions and work on your weakness.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learning new phrases, words and practising paraphrasing might help you in the preparation of IELTS exam.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read the questions well before starting to read the passages. Try highlighting the keywords in the question to save time.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Writing<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main aim of this section is to evaluate the fluent writing skills of the candidate in a short essay or a general report. The candidate will be given 60 minutes to complete the two parts of this section.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"liststyleOption\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Part I is given with a diagram, table, or data and the candidate has to explain it in their own sentences of up to 150 words.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Part II consists of point of view problems or arguments. Candidates have to write their opinion, ideas, justification, and shreds of evidence to support their answers in 250 words.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For IELTS Academic, candidates have to elaborate on the data or diagram and write an essay on it. Whereas in the cases of IELTS General, the candidate has to write a letter for a given situation. It may be formal, personal, or semi-formal. Further in the second part an essay should be written supporting the letter or citing other relevant instances.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Writing Strategy\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<ul class=\"liststyleOption\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid taking more than 15 minutes for the first part because the second part carries more marks.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have the habit of reading newspapers for structure formations and to elevate your vocabulary. This is one of the best IELTS training tips from expert trainers.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be formal and write like the textbook paragraphs that have been read during school days.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure you don\u2019t write less than the word limit. Also, you will have to wind up the answer not exceeding the word count.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An extension of 30 words will be allowed after crossing the word limit.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Writing Tips<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<ul class=\"liststyleOption\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make a plan of effectively using the 60 minutes by dividing 40 minutes for Part II and 20 minutes for Part I.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Give a conclusion for Part II.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid redundancy and repeating the same word and phrase.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practice paraphrasing with newspaper and magazine articles.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep all of the information focused and relevant to the topic.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use active voice and try your maximum to avoid the passive voice.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Write to the point and be crisp.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t use spoken English in writing.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proofread your writing before submitting it.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Speaking<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The last section of the IELTS Exam is the speaking section. The section has 3 different parts of oral questions and answers. No IQ or GK-related questions are asked in the speaking section of the exam. Only questions related to education or profession and other general questions are asked in the section. Usually, the speaking section is conducted on a different date from the rest of the three sections.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Join <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fita.in\/spoken-english-classes-in-chennai\/\"><b>Spoken English Classes in Chennai<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to upgrade your speaking skills in English. They will help you with impromptu speaking, effective communication, and public speaking. Laying a strong foundation in these will help you in this section of the IELTS examination.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Speaking Strategy\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<ul class=\"liststyleOption\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Record your own speech and self-evaluate your practice sessions to find your weaknesses.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Work consistently on your weakness to overcome it. Practice speaking in front of a mirror in order to gain confidence.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The examiner will look for IELTS speaking structure and not for perfect English. So, go through the first page of the Cambridge speaking part to know what to do.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Negative marking will be given for a rehearsed speech. Concentrate on practising tuning, sentence formation and vocabulary.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Examiner will provide pen and paper to prepare for Part II. Structure your speech and you will exactly be evaluated for what you speak and not for what\u2019s on the paper.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Speaking Tips<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<ul class=\"liststyleOption\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Listen to the questions carefully and give answers to the point.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speak fluently as well as slowly.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Give only relevant answers.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be confident when you speak.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t unnecessarily ask the examiner to repeat the questions.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Give importance to vocabulary, sentence formation, and grammar.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t take long pauses and avoid using fillers like aahh, err. Mmm, etc.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<div class=\"\">\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>IELTS exam preparation tips<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>1. Recognize your strength and weakness<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first step in the preparation of IELTS exam is to identify your strengths and weaknesses. <\/span>Concentrate more on your weaknesses, it helps to improve your score. For instance, If you\u2019re a slow writer, concentrate more on writing than reading, speaking, and listening tests.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>2. Make a Routine<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will be able to achieve far more in a shorter amount of time and save a significant amount of time if you create a timetable and adhere to it. Schedule one hour or two each day for the first week, and then gradually increase the amount of time spent on the project over the next two weeks. You are free to reduce the intensity of your schedule once more in the week immediately preceding the test as long as you limit your skill-review sessions to no more than an hour.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>3. Consider taking up a Course<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to the preparation of IELTS exam, having at least one reliable study guide on hand will be of immense use to you. The ideal book will provide you with sample questions and answers to work on, as well as helpful advice and suggestions to make your learning more effective.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking up a course can help you channel your hard work and energy to build your weakness into strength. Join <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fita.in\/ielts-coaching-in-bangalore\/\"><b>IELTS Coaching in Bangalore<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to upgrade your skills in the English Language. Preparation of IELTS exam also requires regular mock tests to build your confidence and train you for the best. The coaching provides you with the guidance of a professional IELTS trainer at an affordable cost.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>4. Practice regularly until you feel confident<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practising under pressure is one of the major IELTS exam preparation tips. <\/span>Regular practice will increase the level of self-confidence. For speaking fluently, speak with friends regularly in English. To improve your reading skills, Read magazines and newspapers daily. Watch English language movies, songs regularly to improve your listening skills.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>5. Practice under time pressure<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u00a0Practice every day like today is your exam day, practice yourself for 2 hours and 45 minutes time frame regularly. This will help you to know how much time you are taking for each part of the exam like reading, writing, speaking and listening tests. When you practice under this time pressure, You can manage your time in exams the exams as well.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>6. Verify the Official IELTS Website<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best IELTS preparation guide for the candidates is on the official website of IELTS. <\/span>You can refer to the rules and regulations of the exam, exam format and can get some tips, materials such as books, texts, and videos on the website.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>7. Check the location of the exam.<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">On the exam day, to be on time, make sure about the location of the exam center, and be there before 30mintues to relax before the exam.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<br>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consistency is more important when it comes to the preparation of IELTS exam. Your IELTS score has the power to change your life! Join <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fita.in\/ielts-coaching-in-coimbatore\/\"><strong>IELTS Coaching in Coimbatore<\/strong><\/a> to get trained by expert IELTS trainers and get a band score of 7+. Put in your maximum efforts and live the life of your dream!<\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Are you looking for an aspiring career or education in an English-speaking country? Cracking IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is the first step before applying for your job or higher studies abroad. Preparation of IELTS exam requires consistent academic reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills in the English language. 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